Our chimney rebuilds notes from Pasadena
Older Pasadena fireplaces are often shallow, behind a tall arched or square opening, with a clay tile flue that has ridden out several earthquakes. An insert can work in them; the firebox depth and the path a liner can follow decide which models stay on the sheet. Pasadena wraps around Kinneloa Mesa on every side but the mountain one, so east Pasadena is our shortest drive. Single brick flues, stacked double flues and factory-built boxes all turn up here, and each one changes which heating options are on the table.

